Lost hope and need a friend

[Music_Freak]

I'm a girl...Narelle, 36, from Adelaide, single, unemployed, cat mum...um, what else...I probably shouldn't reveal so much, but may as well be honest, right?

I have both anxiety and depression, and am a pessimist. I have lost all my "friends" because of this and feel worthless and like giving up. I have a GP and a psychologist, but I'm not even sure the therapy (I've been going for a few years now) is working for me.

I have two favourite bands (Sixx:A.M. and Halestorm. True Violet is another on the top of my list right now) and I write band fan fiction. In the past I have depended on these two things to help me through life, but now that they're not really working, I decided to try here.

I just hope to have people to talk to, and maybe make some friends.

[Music_Freak]

Thank you Emmy, I appreciate you taking the time to reply here, more than you'll ever know, probably

I like suggestions, I might try that on the bus, it's easier when you don't have to focus so much on the roads.

I wishing you a good day/week as well 😊

[Guest_1055]

Hi Narelle

I was thinking of you. Just thought I would pop in your thread for a bit and visit with you. How are you coping with this week? Hope you are OK?

It seems a good idea to just get through one day at a time. I need to remember that.

I have read a little about what is happening with you on your other thread and the CAFE. So you caught the bus to get some clothing for the bowling green work. Is that right? How did you go on the bus, were you OK?

Well I am not sure what else to say, because I am getting real tired now. And I can't think properly. It is 3am. But I just wanted to say hello to you and see if you were OK. And also give you a big hug if you would like one. ((Narelle))😃

Shell xx

[Moongoddess]

Hi Narelle,

I understand how you feel and frequently have these feelings myself. Im 25 and the love of my life is my russian blue cat Sammy. Im still going through stages of grief due to a big breakup and havent even been even able to communicate with my family and friends very well. I am also a writer but my thing is writting novels or poems or even songs. Writing is such a good way to express ourselves. I would be happy to chat to you if you would like to.

Regards,

Felicia.

[Music_Freak]

Thank you Moongoddess 🙂

Hi Shell I'm not great, been having panic attacks and full on anxiety about everything. I was the same on the buses on Monday. I feel like I've lost all the progress I might have made lately. I'm off to my doctor today to have a chat about things and maybe get a certificate again. I'm finding it hard to leave the house lately, so even going to the doctor will be a challenge. I will be catching a bus again, since I feel like I could cause an accident. I have zero faith in myself

[Guest_1055]

Good Morning Narelle

I just noticed you posted and wanted to say that I believe in you. You caught the bus the other day, you may have struggled but you did it. So we'll done to you! You are courageous really, because being courageous is when you act on something or when you need to do something that you feel scared doing or something like that.

And besides when you get to the GP they may well give you another medical certificate so that will help with the centerlink thing, is that right? Just one step at a time......

I better get going, as I am going to a support group. I do feel a little scared myself, but I am still going as it has been helping me.

You can do it, remember you are not alone, as I will be thinking of you as I drive to this group. Here is another hug 💟

Shell xxx

Hello moon, Another person that likes cats! Hope you are OK. xx

[Emmy.]

Hi Narelle

Just wanted to say I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Remember try to think about what you'll be doing at 5pm tomorrow.

xx

[Music_Freak]

Hi Shell, I did get a certificate, so hopefully I won't have to worry until the end of August. I really do hope that I can get an admin placement when I get back into it, I feel far more capable doing something like that, plus it's more helpful to me long term.

Thanks Emmy, the long shower is postponed until Friday, after I've been to the vet with Buddy, I will most likely need the time out from my brain 🙂

[Emmy.]

Hope all goes well at the vets today for Buddy. Hugs. Emmy xx

[Music_Freak]

Vet is re-scheduled for Wednesday, since the weather will be better. I'm feeling like a bit of a failure lately, when the whole work for the dole fiasco and now Buddy, but trying to not let it get to me too much.

[Emmy.]

Good one Narelle, trying to not let it get to you. I've been trying so hard to challenge my thoughts lately, as my psychologist says "catch the positive". Perhaps this is something you could try today hun. Emmy xx